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‘Really alarmed’: Jewish groups concerned about democratic socialist on Colorado ballot

JL;DR SUMMARY The Colorado Democratic primary has incited concern among Jewish groups due to the candidacy of Melat Kiros, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), who is challenging longtime incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasJewish CommunityU.S. Israel RelationsProgressive PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Of AmericaColoradoDiana DegetteMelat Kiros

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Denver, Colorado, United States
"Kiros, a Democratic Socialists of America member, is looking to unseat incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, in a district that covers nearly all of Denver."
Boulder, Colorado, United States
"Kiros further raised concerns among a number of Jewish Coloradans after declining to call the Boulder firebombing attack...an act of antisemitism."
New York City, New York, United States
"The race comes one week after a slate of progressives won their Democratic primaries in New York City, energizing left-wing advocates who are looking for additional victories around the country."
Pennsylvania, United States
"Kiros has garnered endorsements from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Pennsylvania congressional nominee Chris Rabb, who is also a DSA-backed Israel critic"
Washington, United States
"DeGettes endorsers include Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus of which DeGette is a member, as well as the progressive caucus PAC."
Vermont, United States
"Kiros has garnered endorsements from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders."

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